Murdoch University

Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Explore what fosters a productive and sustainable workplace culture and apply the new technologies and innovative HR solutions you learn.

Course overview

This coursework degree will allow you to plan and manage an organisation's teams to align with the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives.

You’ll boost your HR expertise with new skills in talent management, performance management and people analytics.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,900
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Perth
Intake
11th January, 2027
3rd May, 2027
23rd August, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management, you must fulfil 24 credit points (CP). Each unit is valued at three CP.

  • Human Resource Management Perspectives
  • Human Resource Management Law
  • Organisational Behaviour and Management
  • Managing, Evaluating and Developing Human Resources
  • Organisational Change, Management and Consultancy
  • Data, Metrics, Reporting and Analytics
  • Acquisition of Human Resources
  • Managing Remuneration, Benefits and Motivation

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have one of the following:

  • A recognised bachelor's degree.
  • Satisfactory preparation for the course through previous study or professional experience.

Graduates who wish to pursue a master's program must apply for admission before enrolling in any further units.

English language requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you’ve previously studied or have professional work experience in a relevant field, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your Murdoch degree. Known as advanced standing, this recognition of prior learning could reduce your overall study load and shorten the length of time before you’re able to graduate.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

You’ll graduate with in-demand management skills, specialising in developing strategies to attract, retain, develop, engage and reward a capable workforce. Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to. Careers could include:

  • People and culture manager
  • HR specialist
  • Senior people advisor
  • Human resources business partner

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $3,900 (3-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $31,200
Indicative full-course fee: $31,200

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 24 credit point (8 units) course structure completed over 1 year.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.